This report details the work undertaken during my voluntary second placement, at EA Technology, based in Capenhurst, United Kingdom during the period April 2014 to September 2014. During this period my responsibilities have included:

The development and delivery of CBRM enhancements

The development of The Transform Model for a New Zealand distribution network company

My 12-month program was aimed at gaining exposure to Condition Based Risk Management (CBRM) developments overseas and the implementation of Publicly Available Standard (PAS) for Asset Management, PAS-55.

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Apr042014

Please find (linked here) the second quarterly report for the E.S. Cornwall Memorial Industry Scholarship which is a requirement set out in the scholarship rules. This report outlines my period of employment from 1st January 2014 to 1st April 2014.

This quarter my responsibilities have included:

The development and review of CBRM software to meet regulatory requirements.

Understanding the network pricing structure and governance of DNOs.

My program consists of one six month placement at Electricity North West Limited, based in Preston, United Kingdom (now completed).

I am now moving to undertake a second placement, of my own accord, at EA Technology during the period April 2014 to October 2014.

I would welcome feedback on my report (the main body is 14 pages – with the remainder being appendices that will be of interest to various readers).

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Jan202014

Please find (linked here) the first quarterly report for the E.S. Cornwall Memorial Industry Scholarship which is a requirement set out in the scholarship rules.

This report outlines my period of employment from 1st October 2013 to 1st January 2014. This quarter my responsibilities have included:

Attending and reviewing a PAS-55 audit on best asset management standards and processes.

The review and implementation of the Criticality Index used in Condition Based Risk Management (CBRM) software by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) throughout Great Britain. A DNO is equivalent to the Australian Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP).

My program consists of one six month placement at Electricity North West Limited, based in Preston, United Kingdom. I will be undertaking a second placement, of my own accord at EA Technology during the period April 2014 to October 2014.